This medication is used to treat earwax buildup. It helps to soften, loosen, and remove the earwax. Too much earwax can block the ear canal and reduce hearing. This medication releases oxygen and starts to foam when it comes in contact with the skin.

How long should you leave carbamide peroxide in your ear?

Place the proper number of drops into the ear canal. After the drops are instilled, remain lying with the affected ear upward for 5 minutes to help the drops stay in the ear canal. A cotton ball may be gently inserted at the ear opening for no longer than 5 to 10 minutes to ensure retention.

What does carbamide peroxide do to earwax?

Otic carbamide peroxide is a medication used to clear the excessive buildup of earwax (cerumen). When applied in the ear canal, otic carbamide peroxide releases oxygen and begins to foam, softening and loosening up the earwax.